5
GB
4
GB
To Clean Air Filter:
1.
Remove 2 screws (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from cover (Fig. 7A
and B).
2.
Wash filter in soap and water.
DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE!
3.
Air dry filter.
4.
Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
NOTE:
Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to
be cleaned.
•
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to the nearest professional.
•
SPARK PLUG
1.
Spark plug gap = .025 in.
(.635mm) (Fig. 8).
2.
Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds
(12 to 15 N•m). Connect spark
plug boot.
•
VACUUM BAG CLEANING
A dirty bag will obstruct airflow, thereby reducing vacuum
efficiency.
To Clean Bag:
1.
Detach vacuum bag from unit.
2.
Open zipper and remove contents.
3.
Turn bag INSIDE OUT and shake vigorously. This
procedure should be performed on a regular basis.
4.
Turn bag RIGHT SIDE OUT, close zipper and attach
to unit.
NOTE:
If vacuum bag is unusually dirty, it should be
washed by hand in warm water with a mild detergent.
Rinse thoroughly. Let dry before using.
•
STORING A UNIT
1.
Perform all the general
maintenance recommend-
ed in the Maintenance
Section of your User
Manual.
2.
Clean outside surface of
unit.
3.
Drain fuel from the fuel
tank.
4.
After fuel is drained, start
engine.
5.
Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the
carburetor of fuel.
6.
Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8.
Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combus-
tion chamber (Fig. 9). Pull starter rope slowly several
times to coat internal components. Replace spark
plug.
9.
Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source
of ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc.
•
REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1.
Remove spark plug.
2.
Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from com-
bustion chamber.
3.
Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug
with proper gap.
4.
Prepare unit for operation.
5.
Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel
and Lubrication Section.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
NEVER operate blower without
the air filter or dust and dirt will be sucked into
the engine and damage it. The air filter must
be kept clean. If it becomes damaged, install
a new filter.
Fig. 7A
Fig. 7B
C
B
A
B
.025 in.
(.635mm)
Fig. 8
WARNING:
Failure to follow these steps may
cause varnish to form in the carburetor and
difficult starting or permanent damage follow-
ing storage.
Fig. 9
• BLOWER OPERATIONS (Fig. 5)
Your Talon blower is designed to easily remove debris
from patios, walkways, lawns, bushes, etc., and many
hard to reach areas where debris may accumulate.
Before using your blower, review Safety Precautions in
your User Manual, and all regulations for operation of the
unit. These precautions and regulations are for your pro-
tection.
DO NOT
operate the blower with other people or animals
in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 30 feet (9
meters) between operator and other people or animals.
We recommend that a face mask be worn when operating
blower in dusty areas.
Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will easily
allow you to control the direction of blown debris. Never
blow debris in direction of bystanders.
To control velocity of airstream, blower can be operated at
any speed between idle and full throttle. Experience with
the unit will help you determine the amount of airflow nec-
essary for each application.
• VACUUM OPERATIONS
Do not vacuum ash from outdoor fireplaces or barbecue
pits unless cinders are cool. Do not vacuum lighted
smoking material such as discarded cigars or cigarettes.
Do not operate unit near open flame.
Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass, bottles, tin
cans or other such objects. Damage to impeller and unit
as well as operator injury could result.
If vacuum tube is level with or above power unit, rocks or
large objects may be drawn into tube, damaging the
impeller.
To Operate Vacuum:
1. Follow correct starting procedures as explained in this
manual.
2. Allow engine to return to idle. Put the shoulder harness
on so the strap is over your right shoulder. Put the
vacuum bag strap on so it is over your left shoulder.
3. Place your left hand on the top handle and right hand
on side handle as shown (Fig. 6).
4. Swing unit side to side to vacuum debris.
•
VACUUM TUBE CLOGGING
To Unclog Vacuum Tube:
1.
Turn engine “OFF”. Promptly compress vacuum bag
while it is still inflated, expelling air out of the suction
tube.
This reverse airflow is usually sufficient to dislodge most
obstructions. If the obstruction cannot be cleared by
compressing vacuum bag, follow this procedure:
2.
Remove and inspect vacuum tubes.
3.
Carefully clean out nozzle.
4.
Reinstall vacuum tubes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
WARNUNG:
Because of flying debris, always
wear American National Standards Institute
(A.N.S.I.) approved shielded safety glasses
or face shield when operating blower.
CAUTION:
Hold the blower so that hot
exhaust does not damage clothing and is not
inhaled by operator.
WARNUNG:
NEVER OPERATE VACUUM
WITHOUT VACUUM BAG PROPERLY
ATTACHED, AS FLYING DEBRIS COULD
CAUSE INJURY TO OPERATOR AND
BYSTANDERS. ALWAYS MAKE SURE
VACUUM BAG ZIPPER IS CLOSED
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT.
CAUTION:
This unit is designed to vacuum
up debris such as leaves, small bits of paper,
small twigs, weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do
not use this unit for any other purpose.
CAUTION:
Do not allow shoulder harness to
cover, block, or come in contact with exhaust
outlet during operation. The muffler gener-
ates heat and could burn, melt, or damage
harness strap.
CAUTION:
To avoid clogging vacuum tube.
DO NOT FORCE OR PLACE SUCTION
TUBE INTO A PILE OF DEBRIS.
Fig. 6
